Fermentation Crock 1/2 Gallon - Sauerkraut Crock with Weights & Pounder

Do you need a crock to make sauerkraut or ferment other veggies? Nope. I made a batch of sauerkraut in a 2.7 liter pyrex bowl, a small plate & bowl for keeping it all submerged and a cup towel to keep it covered. While sauerkraut fermented, I decided I'd like a vessel devoted to the task. I looked through the crocks available at amazon and decided on this one due to its small size. I read all reviews on the crock when deciding & was a little concerned with the 1 & 2 star reviews. I don't remember them all but most were concerned with quality of the vessel. Mine is very well made. In fact the design, while old, is very clever. There is a moat on the top of the crock where the top fits. Keep the moat filled with water and your veggies will gas off and will be protected from possible outside contamination. Gases from inside bubble out. Outside contaminates cant get in. Water in the moat will evaporate, so you'll need to keep an eye on it. The crock holds 2 liters of product with room for the weigh down stones. I've currently got a batch of kimchee fermenting. It's been working for 5 days now and all is well. :) This little crock will produce enough product to fill just about 2 large Mason jars. So, if you are like me and are not looking for a huge crock for a bumper crop of cabbage from the garden, but just want to keep fermented veggies in the 'fridge and you want to experiment with different types of fermented veggies then this little crock is what you're looking for. A note to those of you who gave the crock a one star review due to damage: I've shopped amazon since it was just a bookstore. They have one of the easiest and most liberal return policies I've ever seen. Put it in the box, print off the label, tape the label on the box, drop the box off at a ups store and return it for a new one. Simple as that. ;)

Nice Crock- and SURPRISE- the weights WERE glazed - all except for the portion where the 2 half rings meet. Nice vegetable pounder, too! The handles make it easy to pick up and the ring around the top keeps a nice seal. I used a small head of cabbage for my 1st Kraut but I think 2 heads of cabbage would fit. I think 2 small heads of cabbage would fit. We are empty-nesters so the size is good for us although I might like a crock that's a little larger after I try a couple of additional fermenting projects

I’ve used a few different setups over the years, and this one just works without much effort. The size is right for small batches, and everything feels well thought out—the lid seats properly, the weights do their job, and the pounder makes prep a lot easier than improvising with whatever’s nearby. Once it’s set up, it holds a steady environment without much babysitting. I’ve done sauerkraut and a couple vegetable mixes so far, and both came out clean and consistent. It’s one of those pieces that quietly earns its place on the counter. Solid, functional, and easy to come back to.

Nice crock for small batches of fermented or pickled veggies. I’d get a larger crock for serious canning but this suits my needs for now. There were no odors as my sauerkraut fermented and my first batch was delicious. I appreciate the heavy feel of the crock and look forward to experimenting with next summer’s harvest.

2Ltr size. The description clearly states that the weighting stones are not glazed. However, the crock arrived complete and in otherwise great condition. I'll be keeping it, and I just ordered the glass weights. Not a cheap addition but it fixes the primary issue.

Works as advertised !

Good quality. Good size. Worth the price. Make your home & health better.

Easy to use, easy to clean and it’s actually aesthetically pleasing on my counter. I was concerned were I was going to store it but the brown one I got looks good on the butcher block counter under the reclaimed barnwood shelves.

Exactly what I was searching for. Highly recommended.

Un recipiente estupendo. Me ha encantado la presentación, lo practico y seguro que es y lo bien pensado que está. Viene además con accesorios imprescindibles que facilitan mucho la elaboración. Es imposible que no salga bien el chucrut. Mil gracias !

Sehr gute Qualität, alles dabei was man braucht

El producto es tal cual se ve en la fotos, de muy buen tamaño para preparar col fermentada. Un kit muy completo, muy buena relación calidad-precio.

Good quality and robust